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Bible Quote by Elisabeth Elliot

“We can't really tell how crooked our thinking is until we line it up with the straight edge of Scripture.” quote by Elisabeth Elliot
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“We can't really tell how crooked our thinking is until we line it up with the straight edge of Scripture.”

Elisabeth Elliot

About This Quote

Source Book: “Passion and Purity”, 1985

Scripture reveals the distortion of our thoughts when compared to divine truth.

In simple terms: Scripture shows how crooked our thinking is.

Key Takeaway

Align thoughts with Scripture.

Themes

faith self‑examination truth

Mood

contemplative spiritual

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • Bible study
  • counseling
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

theology psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize crooked thinking?
  • What practices help align with Scripture?
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